Decentralized Wastewater Management

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1 Decentralized Wastewater Management Collection, Treatment, and in-ground reuse NEAR the point of generation. Minimizes wastewater: Volumes Infrastructure Costs Facilitates smart growth concepts Enhances property value and livability

2 A Hybrid Sewer System Septic tanks for solids removal Small diameter sewer lines (2-4 PVC pipe) Low O&M treatment system serving multiple homes In-ground disposal/reuse (UIC permit) Minimizes capital and O&M costs

3 Decentralized Wastewater Management. Is a perfect fit for Watershed protection Minimization of wastewater infrastructure and costs Smart growth Property value enhancement Community Pride

4 Key Concepts of Decentralized Systems Minimization of collection system Use of simple, low O&M treatment technologies Minimization of solids handling Use of localized disposal and/or reuse of the treated wastewater

5 Public and Private Utilities, Nationwide are Implementing Decentralized Systems Mobile, AL (2 utilities) Jefferson Co., AL (Birmingham Area) Oregon, Illinois, Washington, Missouri, Tennessee, Massachusetts, etc.

6 Decentralized Sewer Model Pretreatment interceptor tanks Collection short length, small diameter Treatment simple, low O&M In-ground reuse Regulated Utility Managed (ADEM Permitted) Construction specs Treatment system operation Long-Term collection and treatment system maintenance, including septage management

7 Traditional Centralized Sewer

8 Traditional Centralized Sewer Characterized by. Long lengths of pipe Large diameter pipes To handle large flows and solids Subject to infiltration and inflow (rain water) Large, complex treatment plants Discharge of effluents to surface waters Costly $$$$

9 Decentralized Sewer

10 Decentralized Sewer Characterized by. Smaller volumes Shorter lengths of pipe Small diameter pipes Smaller flows, little or no solids Simple treatment plants Little or no solids handling, high quality effluents In-ground disposal or reuse of effluents More cost-effective Utility Managed!

11 Mobile, AL 13 cluster systems in operation Commercial, residential, and schools 10,000 gpd to 60,000 gpd 45 to 270 homes (each system) 1665 home equivalent (total) Owned and Operated by 3 different public utilities

12 Utility management Construction specs Mobile Systems Consist of: Effluent Sewer interceptor tanks Collection short lengths, small diameter Treatment simple, attached growth, low O&M In-ground disposal or reuse UIC Permits (State EPA >10,000 gpd)

13 Cluster System

14 Effluent Sewer (one type of alternative collection) Septic tank at each home removes solids (and liquifies) Liquids only are transported in the sewer Small-diameter (2 to 4 pvc) sewers are the norm Source: Orenco Systems,Inc.

15 Johnson Road Home Control panel Septic tank in front yard

16 Septic Tank (Showing Effluent Filter and Pump) Effluent Filter & Pump Septic Tank (to intercept & liquify solids) Orenco Systems, Inc.

17 In-tank effluent filter and pump vault

18 Treatment System Technologies (many types available) Highly efficient Small Footprint Low solids production Cost effective Lotus Active-Cell (by Aquapoint) Fluidized, fixed-film reactor

19 Lotus Active-Cell Aerobic Basin and Fluidized Media Bed

20 Aquapoint Bioclere Attached Growth

21 Bioclere O&M 1. What equipment is required for typical operation & maintenance? A Sludge Judge will allow you to determine the depth of the sludge blanket in any tank where sludge is stored. A Bottle Brush is required for Bioclere operations and is used to clean the dosing array spray nozzles. An Amp Meter will allow you the check pump amperage to ensure their functionality without having to pull them out of the Bioclere, Lotus or other Aquapoint treatment equipment. A ph, Ammonia, Nitrate and Alkalinity kit will help you perform quick field tests to determine influent and effluent wastewater conditions. A small Spare Parts inventory is recommended so that if a piece of equipment needs to be replaced it can be done in a timely manor.

22 Bioclere O&M (cont.) 2. How often do I pump the primary or septic tank? The primary tank should be pumped once the sludge has reached 1/3 the liquid depth. Sludge depth can be determined using a sludge judge. Sludge accumulation and pumping frequency depends on the tank volume and the organic loading to the treatment system. 3. How often do I clean the Bioclere spray nozzles? Nozzle cleaning frequency is a function of organic and hydraulic loading to the plant. Cleaning the nozzles once a month is usually sufficient for most applications.

23 Biomicrobics FAST Aerated Fixed-Film

24 Delta Biopod aerated fixed-film

25 Recirculating Sand Filter Module Schematic To subsurface Disposal In from Septic tank Recirculation Tank Schematic Courtesy of Orenco Systems

26 INSTALLATION OF RECIRCULATION TANKS (2-30,000 GALLONS) LEVELING OF RECIRCULATION TANKS

27 Recirculating Sand Filter (Wastewater Treatment)

28 Textile Media Filter Treatment (an inside look) Orifice and splash cap Ball valves (for flushing)

29 Champion Hills WWTF 30,000 gpd

30 Simple, Textile Media Treatment (30,000 gpd 150 homes)

31 Copeland Island Residential Development (West Mobile, AL 220+ homes on decentralized sewer) Dauphin Environmental Equipment, LLC

32 BOD Copeland Island RSF Flow: 6000 to 11,000 gpd 250 BOD, mg/l BODin BODout Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Month

33 Subsurface Drip Irrigation (Small amounts of Treated Effluent Supplied to Plant Roots)

34 Subsurface Drip Reuse Parks

35 Subsurface Drip Reuse Landscaping & Trails

36 Decentralized Cluster System O&M Costs $20-$22/month per home (actual O&M cost) $35-$40/month per home (sewer fee) Power (20,000 gpd ~90 homes) Weekly/Monthly sampling Upkeep (grass mowing) $70/mo. Personnel (part-time employee 1 day/week) Tank solids management (once every 7 years on average)

37 Utility Management Model Developer Pays utility $500 to $3000 per lot for WWTF Deeds land for WWTF to utility Installs sewer main in development (2-4 line) Pays tap fee ($1700-$3200) as each house is sold For STEP or STEG system, onsite Utility Builds and operates WWTF Installs and maintains STEP or STEG systems onsite Homeowner Pays a monthly sewer fee ($30-$40/month)

38 Decentralized Wastewater Management Summary Smaller scale wastewater management Lesser infrastructure and cost Protects public health & the environment Can enhance property values and livability Follows smart growth ideals